Question

Bees that Groom

Animals keep themselves clean in many ways. Cats and dogs lick their paws. Monkeys pick bugs out of their fur. This way, these animals protect their bodies from harmful diseases and annoying parasites.

But do you know which creature is the cleanest? Honeybees are among the cleanest creatures. These insects are also known as the world's greatest pollinators. They unknowingly carry small specks of pollen from one flower to another while searching for nectar.

How do bees clean themselves? Harmful diseases and parasites stick to the bodies of honeybees when they travel. To defend themselves, honeybees use their legs like combs to brush off any tiny creatures from their bodies.

Among the honey bee's nastiest enemies is the tracheal mite. The word "trachea" means windpipe. These mites crawl on the bee, trying to enter its airway. If the mites get inside the windpipe, they'll clog it up. This will endanger the life of the bee.

According to the text, what are honeybees also known as?
a
the world's nastiest enemies
b
the world's greatest pollinators
c
harmful diseases
d
annoying parasites

Answer 1

b